Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) is a dictionary of publicly known information security vulnerabilities and exposures. Managed by the MITRE Corporation, CVE provides a standardized way to identify and categorize vulnerabilities across different systems and software. Each CVE entry includes a unique identifier (CVE ID), a description of the vulnerability, and relevant references and solutions. The purpose of CVE is to facilitate the sharing of data about security vulnerabilities and help organizations prioritize and address them effectively.
Most common CVE.
Some of the most common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) include:
1. SQL Injection: Attackers inject malicious SQL queries into input fields to manipulate databases.
2. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into webpages viewed by other users.
3. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): Tricks users into executing unwanted actions on a web application where they're authenticated.
4. Insecure Deserialization: Allows attackers to manipulate serialized data to execute arbitrary code.
5. Authentication Bypass: Exploits weaknesses in authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.
6. Remote Code Execution (RCE): Allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on a target system.
7. Information Disclosure: Leaks sensitive information, such as credentials or system details, to unauthorized users.
8. Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS): Overwhelms a system or network with excessive traffic, causing it to become unavailable.
9. XML External Entity (XXE) Injection: Allows attackers to exploit vulnerable XML processors to disclose confidential data.
10. Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF): Tricks a server into making requests on behalf of the attacker, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data leakage.
Staying updated with security patches, implementing secure coding practices, and regularly scanning for vulnerabilities are crucial steps to mitigate these risks.